Edcamp's purpose is to provide educators with a day of professional development that caters to their needs with timely, practical PD that allows teachers to be active participants in their learning. Arrive with an idea for a session that you would like to lead or with the anticipation of a full day of learning.

A session might explore a technology tool, a discussion about best practices, or a collaborative presentation with multiple facilitators.

During the first hour, you will have time to meet other teachers over coffee. There will be an empty session board where you and all attendees can post session titles. Over the course of the day, you will have the opportunity to attend up to four sessions.

The rule of the unconference is to “vote with your feet”. If a session doesn't meet your needs, simply get up and move on to another room.

You will learn something new, maybe make a new friend, and receive information that you can immediately apply in your classroom and professional life!

Because this event is free to attend, we are raising money to pay our custodial costs by hosting a book fair in partnership with Barnes and Noble of Newington. It will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 from 10 am to 2 pm.

Betsy Gunzelmann will discuss and sign copies of Barriers to Excellence from noon to 1pm. 1 hour of Professional Development given.

Richard Guare and Peg Dawson will discuss and sign copies of "Smart But Scattered Teens" from 1 to 2 pm. 1 hour of Professional Development given.

David Lovelace will discuss and sign copies of "Scattershot: My Bipolar Family" at 1pm at the front of the store. 1 hour of Professional Development given.

Visit BN.COM/bookfairs to support us online from 2/16/13 to 2/21/13 by entering Bookfair ID 11028719 at checkout.